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enSNOW EMERGENCY CONDITIONS LIFTEDhttp://www.cityoftaylor.com/content/snow-emergency-conditions-lifted
<p>Mayor Rick Sollars has announced that as of noon today, Thursday, March 13, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>SNOW EMERGENCY</strong></span> conditions in the City of Taylor have been lifted.</p>
City of Taylorsnow emergencyThu, 13 Mar 2014 16:10:39 +0000kziomek33624 at http://www.cityoftaylor.comSNOW EMERGENCY CONTINUES: Taylor Community Library and William Ford Senior Activities Center are also closed today, Wednesday, March 12http://www.cityoftaylor.com/content/snow-emergency-continues-taylor-community-library-and-william-ford-senior-activities-center-
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">The City of Taylor remains in a&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong>&nbsp;this morning, Wednesday, March 12. It was declared yesterday (March 11) as of 4 p.m.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">The <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Taylor Community Library and the William Ford Senior Activities Center are both closed today</span></strong>.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">In addition, the <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Taylor Veterans Museum and Armed Forces Remembrance Day meetings, scheduled for today, have been rescheduled for 5:30 p.m. March 19</span></strong>. If you have any questions related to those meetings, call (734) 946-7029.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">As of 9 a.m., it was 31 degrees with snow, blowing snow, some fog and slippery conditions across the Detroit metropolitan area. The region is under a Winter Storm Warning. Snow is expected to ease by mid-afternoon. Predictions vary, but the total accumulation should range between 6 and 9 inches, with the heavier snow toward the south and into Monroe County.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">If you park on a residential street or thoroughfare in Taylor, you should move your car off the street immediately. Those parked vehicles found in violation of the&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span>&nbsp;</strong>guidelines are subject to ticketing.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><strong>What should residents expect when a heavy snowfall hits?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">In the City of Taylor, Department of Public Works employees are going to work at the first sign of trouble. But despite a concentrated, dedicated DPW crew, they are not going to clear every thoroughfare immediately.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><strong>During a snowfall, the DPW clears and salts street in the following manner:</strong></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"></p>
<ol style="color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">
<li>Major city streets come first. Depending on the snowfall, the DPW may have to circle back several times to keep major thoroughfares clear and safe. That should become the case today, because the snowfall is hitting during the morning drive time hours.</li>
<li>Bus routes and secondary streets are second on the list.</li>
<li>After the majors and secondary thoroughfares are clear, the crew focuses on residential streets. Where do they start? They pick up on the trash route of that particular day of the week and continue in rotation until all of the streets are clear.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">Those are just some of the factors that go into a problematic snowfall or ice storm. During a&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong>, parked vehicles need to be off the streets so that DPW plows can do the best job possible. If parked vehicles are not moved off of the streets during a&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong>, they can be ticketed by police.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">It is also in the interest of the residents of the city to use common sense when it comes to all Michigan's heavy snowfalls. If you hear an advanced weather report (like the ones being posted right now) calling for heavy snow on a certain day, don't wait for a snow emergency to be called -- take action yourself. Keep your vehicle off the street and monitor local media outlets and the City's Website for up-to-date information.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">If you are plowing your own property, do not plow the snow&nbsp;into the street. Make sure that you are piling snow on&nbsp;your property in a safe manner to&nbsp;keep sight lines open. Plowing snow off of your property and into the street often defeats the purpose of the DPW plows. If you have to visit City of Taylor buildings, keep in mind that the building and maintenance crews are constantly plowing, shoveling and salting in an effort to stay ahead of the ugly weather. However, please be patient because some snowfalls -- like&nbsp;the one being predicted for tonight and tomorrow -- are going to present ongoing problems until they are over. The best suggestion in weather like this is to avoid traveling outdoors unless it is absolutely necessary.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">The City of Taylor would like all of its residents to recognize that all of its departments are&nbsp;doing the best&nbsp;that they can do in a bad situation. By keeping some of these issues in mind, we feel that everyone can "weather the storm" when Michigan winters rear their ugly heads.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">Should you have specific concerns, email Mayor Sollars' office at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:moffice@ci.taylor.mi.us" style="text-decoration: none; color: #104a91;">moffice@ci.taylor.mi.us</a>.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">Click back on this Website for further information.</p>
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City of Taylorclosuressnow emergencyWed, 12 Mar 2014 13:57:45 +0000kziomek33613 at http://www.cityoftaylor.comSNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED IN TAYLOR: Please keep parked vehicles off city streets tonight and tomorrow morninghttp://www.cityoftaylor.com/content/snow-emergency-declared-taylor-please-keep-parked-vehicles-city-streets-tonight-and-tomorrow
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">Mayor Rick Sollars has declared a&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong>&nbsp;in the City of Taylor as of 4 p.m. today (Tuesday, March 11) in preparation for a large snowfall that will begin tonight and continue through tomorrow, Wednesday, March 12.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">The National Weather Service is predicting 1 to 2 inches of snow tonight, beginning with rain in the early evening hours. The snowfall is predicted to intensify greatly during the early morning hours of March 12. A Winter Storm Watch is already in effect and is currently posted from midnight tonight until 8 p.m. March 12.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">If you park on a residential street or thoroughfare in Taylor, you should move your car off the street immediately. Those parked vehicles found in violation of the&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span>&nbsp;</strong>guidelines are subject to ticketing.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><strong>What should residents expect when a heavy snowfall hits?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">In the City of Taylor, Department of Public Works employees are going to work at the first sign of trouble. But despite a concentrated, dedicated DPW crew, they are not going to clear every thoroughfare immediately.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><strong>During a snowfall, the DPW clears and salts street in the following manner:</strong></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"></p>
<ol style="color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">
<li>Major city streets come first. Depending on the snowfall, the DPW may have to circle back several times to keep major thoroughfares clear and safe. That may become the case tomorrow, Wednesday, March 12, because the snowfall is predicted to hit during the morning drive time hours.</li>
<li>Bus routes and secondary streets are second on the list.</li>
<li>After the majors and secondary thoroughfares are clear, the crew focuses on residential streets. Where do they start? They pick up on the trash route of that particular day of the week and continue in rotation until all of the streets are clear.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">Those are just some of the factors that go into a problematic snowfall or ice storm. During a&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong>, parked vehicles need to be off the streets so that DPW plows can do the best job possible. If parked vehicles are not moved off of the streets during a&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong>, they can be ticketed by police.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">It is also in the interest of the residents of the city to use common sense when it comes to all Michigan's heavy snowfalls. If you hear an advanced weather report (like the ones being posted right now) calling for heavy snow on a certain day, don't wait for a snow emergency to be called -- take action yourself. Keep your vehicle off the street and monitor local media outlets and the City's Website for up-to-date information.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">If you are plowing your own property, do not plow the snow&nbsp;into the street. Make sure that you are piling snow on&nbsp;your property in a safe manner to&nbsp;keep sight lines open. Plowing snow off of your property and into the street often defeats the purpose of the DPW plows. If you have to visit City of Taylor buildings, keep in mind that the building and maintenance crews are constantly plowing, shoveling and salting in an effort to stay ahead of the ugly weather. However, please be patient because some snowfalls -- like&nbsp;the one being predicted for tonight and tomorrow -- are going to present ongoing problems until they are over. The best suggestion in weather like this is to avoid traveling outdoors unless it is absolutely necessary.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">The City of Taylor would like all of its residents to recognize that all of its departments are&nbsp;doing the best&nbsp;that they can do in a bad situation. By keeping some of these issues in mind, we feel that everyone can "weather the storm" when Michigan winters rear their ugly heads.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">Should you have specific concerns, email Mayor Sollars' office at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:moffice@ci.taylor.mi.us" style="text-decoration: none; color: #104a91;">moffice@ci.taylor.mi.us</a>.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">Click back on this Website for further information.</p>
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City of Taylorsnow emergencyTue, 11 Mar 2014 19:43:52 +0000kziomek33611 at http://www.cityoftaylor.comUPDATE: SNOW EMERGENCY IS NOW OFF IN THE CITY OF TAYLORhttp://www.cityoftaylor.com/content/update-snow-emergency-now-city-taylor
<p>Mayor Rick Sollars has taken the City of Taylor out of <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENC</span></strong>Y conditions as of this morning, Monday, February 10.
<div>Due to a heavy snowfall on Wednesday, February 5, the City declared a <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong> at noon that day. The <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>SNOW EMERGENCY</strong></span> conditions remained in effect throughout the rest of the week and through the weekend, due to falling temperatures and predictions of more snow.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>Today (Monday, February 10), tomorrow (Tuesday, February 11) and Wednesday (February 12) are predicted to be very cold under partially or very sunny skies. Long-range predictions show flurries Thursday (February 13) with snow showers possible on Valentine's Day, Friday, February 14.</div>
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<div>During any bad weather situation, check the City Website for updates.</div>
cancelledCity of Taylorsnow emergencyMon, 10 Feb 2014 16:34:20 +0000kziomek33523 at http://www.cityoftaylor.comSNOW EMERGENCY IN THE CITY CONTINUES THROUGH THE WEEKENDhttp://www.cityoftaylor.com/content/snow-emergency-city-continues-through-weekend
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">The&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong>&nbsp;in the City of Taylor will continue to be in effect today, Friday, February 7, and throughout the weekend (February 8 and 9).&nbsp;</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">If you park on a residential street or thoroughfare, you should move your car immediately. Those parked vehicles found in violation of the&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span>&nbsp;</strong>guidelines are subject to ticketing.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">Today's weather calls for extreme wind chill and partly cloudy skies. Tomorrow (February 8) will be slightly warmer, but snow is coming in the afternoon hours. That snow may continue into the evening and night hours. There are also predictions of some snow for Sunday (February 9).</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">Currently, DPW snow plows are working the eastern side of the City of Taylor, from north to south. Trash pickup was running on time as of yesterday afternoon.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What should residents expect when a heavy snowfall hits?</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">In the City of Taylor, Department of Public Works employees are going to work at the first sign of trouble and, as in this case, are going to continue working around the clock. But despite a concentrated, dedicated DPW crew, they are not going to clear every thoroughfare immediately.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><strong>During a snowfall, the DPW clears and salts street in the following manner:</strong></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"></p>
<ol style="color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">
<li>Major city streets come first. Depending on the snowfall, the DPW may have to circle back several times to keep major thoroughfares clear and safe.</li>
<li>Bus routes and secondary streets are second on the list.</li>
<li>After the majors and secondary thoroughfares are clear, the crew focuses on residential streets. Where do they start? They pick up on the trash route of that particular day of the week and continue in rotation until all of the streets are clear.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">Those are just some of the factors that go into a problematic snowfall or ice storm. During a&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong>, parked vehicles need to be off the streets so that DPW plows can do the best job possible. If parked vehicles are not moved off of the streets during a&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong>, they can be ticketed by police.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">It is also in the interest of the residents of the city to use common sense when it comes to all Michigan's heavy snowfalls. If you hear an advanced weather report that is calling for heavy snow on a certain day, don't wait for a snow emergency to be called -- take action yourself. Keep your vehicle off the street and monitor local media outlets and the City's Website for up-to-date information.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">If you are plowing your own property, do not plow the snow&nbsp;into the street. Make sure that you are piling snow on&nbsp;your property in a safe manner to&nbsp;keep sightlines open. Plowing snow off of your property and into the street often defeats the purpose of the DPW trucks. If you have to visit City of Taylor buildings, keep in mind that the building and maintenance crews are constantly plowing, shoveling and salting in an effort to stay ahead of the ugly weather. However, please be patient because some snowfalls -- like&nbsp;the one we have been experiencing -- are going to present ongoing problems until they are over. The best suggestion in weather like this is to avoid traveling outdoors unless it is absolutely necessary.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">The City of Taylor would like all of its residents to recognize that all of its departments are&nbsp;doing the best&nbsp;that they can do in a bad situation. By keeping some of these issues in mind, we feel that everyone can "weather the storm" when Michigan winters rear their ugly heads.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">In addition to the aforementioned information, Wayne County this week unveiled a new app for smart phones and tablet devices.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">Should you have specific concerns, email Mayor Sollars' office at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:moffice@ci.taylor.mi.us" style="text-decoration: none; color: #104a91;">moffice@ci.taylor.mi.us</a>.</p>
City of Taylorsnow emergencyFri, 07 Feb 2014 14:38:45 +0000kziomek33515 at http://www.cityoftaylor.comUPDATE: SNOW EMERGENCY REMAINS IN EFFECT ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6http://www.cityoftaylor.com/content/update-snow-emergency-remains-effect-thursday-february-6
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">The <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong>&nbsp;declared yesterday (February 5) will continue through tonight in the City of Taylor.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">If you park on a residential street or thoroughfare, you should move your car immediately. Those parked vehicles found in violation of the&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span>&nbsp;</strong>guidelines are subject to ticketing.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">According to The Weather Channel, a high of 22 degrees under partly cloudy skies will see little snowfall tonight. Tomorrow, the high is expected to be just 14 with 15 mph winds. It should be partly sunny with no snow. Taylor DPW, as of mid-day today, was about half done with the city's residential street plowing. Major roads and secondary streets are running well. Trash pickup was on schedule.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">There is a 20 percent chance of snow Saturday and a 30 percent chance of snow on Sunday.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What should residents expect when a heavy snowfall hits?</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">In the City of Taylor, Department of Public Works employees are going to work at the first sign of trouble and, as in this case, are going to continue working around the clock. But despite a concentrated, dedicated DPW crew, they are not going to clear every thoroughfare immediately.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><strong>During a snowfall, the DPW clears and salts street in the following manner:</strong></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"></p>
<ol style="color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">
<li>Major city streets come first. Depending on the snowfall, the DPW may have to circle back several times to keep major thoroughfares clear and safe.</li>
<li>Bus routes and secondary streets are second on the list.</li>
<li>After the majors and secondary thoroughfares are clear, the crew focuses on residential streets. Where do they start? They pick up on the trash route of that particular day of the week and continue in rotation until all of the streets are clear.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">Those are just some of the factors that go into a problematic snowfall or ice storm. During a&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong>, parked vehicles need to be off the streets so that DPW plows can do the best job possible. If parked vehicles are not moved off of the streets during a&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong>, they can be ticketed by police.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">It is also in the interest of the residents of the city to use common sense when it comes to all Michigan's heavy snowfalls. If you hear an advanced weather report that is calling for heavy snow on a certain day, don't wait for a snow emergency to be called -- take action yourself. Keep your vehicle off the street and monitor local media outlets and the City's Website for up-to-date information.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">If you are plowing your own property, do not plow the snow&nbsp;into the street. Make sure that you are piling snow on&nbsp;your property in a safe manner to&nbsp;keep sightlines open. Plowing snow off of your property and into the street often defeats the purpose of the DPW trucks. If you have to visit City of Taylor buildings, keep in mind that the building and maintenance crews are constantly plowing, shoveling and salting in an effort to stay ahead of the ugly weather. However, please be patient because some snowfalls -- like&nbsp;the one we have been experiencing -- are going to present ongoing problems until they are over. The best suggestion in weather like this is to avoid traveling outdoors unless it is absolutely necessary.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">The City of Taylor would like all of its residents to recognize that all of its departments are&nbsp;doing the best&nbsp;that they can do in a bad situation. By keeping some of these issues in mind, we feel that everyone can "weather the storm" when Michigan winters rear their ugly heads.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">In addition to the aforementioned information, Wayne County this week unveiled a new app for smart phones and tablet devices.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">Should you have specific concerns, email Mayor Sollars' office at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:moffice@ci.taylor.mi.us" style="text-decoration: none; color: #104a91;">moffice@ci.taylor.mi.us</a>.</p>
City of Taylorsnow emergencyThu, 06 Feb 2014 21:10:09 +0000kziomek33512 at http://www.cityoftaylor.comSNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED IN TAYLOR: Please move parked vehicles off city streetshttp://www.cityoftaylor.com/content/snow-emergency-declared-taylor-please-move-parked-vehicles-city-streets
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">Due to the heavy morning snowfall and drifting conditions, Mayor Rick Sollars has declared the City of Taylor to be in a&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong>&nbsp;as of noon today (February 5). If you park on a residential street or thoroughfare, you should move your car immediately. Those parked vehicles found in violation of the <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span>&nbsp;</strong>guidelines are subject to ticketing.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">According to weather sources, the metro area has been hit with 5.6 inches of snow in the past 24 hours. Another inch is expected this afternoon before the snow stops this evening. Roads are problematic with some icy conditions under the accumulated snowfall. Intersections and side streets can be dangerous. If you do not have to travel today, don't. Tonight is expected to be partly cloudy and about 9 degrees. Tomorrow is expected to be sunny with a high of 21 degrees</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What should residents expect when a heavy snowfall hits?</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">In the City of Taylor, Department of Public Works employees are going to work at the first sign of trouble and, as in this case, are going to continue working around the clock. But despite a concentrated, dedicated DPW crew, they are not going to clear every thoroughfare immediately.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><strong>During a snowfall, the DPW clears and salts street in the following manner:</strong></p>
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<ol style="color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">
<li>Major city streets come first. Depending on the snowfall, the DPW may have to circle back several times to keep major thoroughfares clear and safe.</li>
<li>Bus routes and secondary streets are second on the list.</li>
<li>After the majors and secondary thoroughfares are clear, the crew focuses on residential streets. Where do they start? They pick up on the trash route of that particular day of the week and continue in rotation until all of the streets are clear.</li>
</ol>
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<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">Those are just some of the factors that go into a problematic snowfall or ice storm. During a&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong>, parked vehicles need to be off the streets so that DPW plows can do the best job possible. If parked vehicles are not moved off of the streets during a&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong>, they can be ticketed by police.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">It is also in the interest of the residents of the city to use common sense when it comes to all Michigan's heavy snowfalls. If you hear an advanced weather report that is calling for heavy snow on a certain day, don't wait for a snow emergency to be called -- take action yourself. Keep your vehicle off the street and monitor local media outlets and the City's Website for up-to-date information.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">If you are plowing your own property, do not plow the snow&nbsp;into the street. Make sure that you are piling snow on&nbsp;your property in a safe manner to&nbsp;keep sightlines open. Plowing snow off of your property and into the street often defeats the purpose of the DPW trucks. If you have to visit City of Taylor buildings, keep in mind that the building and maintenance crews are constantly plowing, shoveling and salting in an effort to stay ahead of the ugly weather. However, please be patient because some snowfalls -- like&nbsp;the one we have been experiencing -- are going to present ongoing problems until they are over. The best suggestion in weather like this is to avoid traveling outdoors unless it is absolutely necessary.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">The City of Taylor would like all of its residents to recognize that all of its departments are&nbsp;doing the best&nbsp;that they can do in a bad situation. By keeping some of these issues in mind, we feel that everyone can "weather the storm" when Michigan winters rear their ugly heads.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">In addition to the aforementioned information, Wayne County this week unveiled a new app for smart phones and tablet devices.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; color: #292929; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">Should you have specific concerns, email Mayor Sollars' office at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:moffice@ci.taylor.mi.us" style="text-decoration: none; color: #104a91;">moffice@ci.taylor.mi.us</a>.</p>
City of Taylorsnow emergencyWed, 05 Feb 2014 17:09:05 +0000kziomek33500 at http://www.cityoftaylor.comCITY OF TAYLOR NO LONGER IN SNOW EMERGENCY MODE AS OF 9:30 A.M. MONDAY, JANUARY 13http://www.cityoftaylor.com/content/city-taylor-no-longer-snow-emergency-mode-930-am-monday-january-13
<p>The City of Taylor is <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NO LONGER</span></strong> operating under <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong> conditions.&nbsp;
<div>The City has been operating under a <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong> for a lengthy period of time, due to last week's heavy snowfall and dangerously low temperatures. Mayor Rick Sollars opted to keep the City of Taylor under the <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong> conditions over the weekend, due to the prediction of rain and possibility of flooding.</div>
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<div>If you have had problems with trash or recycling pickup due to the weather problems last week, remember to call the City Hall Customer Call Center at (723) 287-6550.</div>
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<div>And remember to return to the City of Taylor's Website for further information as the winter season continues.</div>
cancelledCity of Taylorsnow emergencyMon, 13 Jan 2014 14:49:00 +0000kziomek33407 at http://www.cityoftaylor.comSNOW EMERGENCY UDPATE: Snow emergency continues through weekend; rain could create problems; trash running a day behind; Christmas tree collection extended for two weekshttp://www.cityoftaylor.com/content/snow-emergency-udpate-snow-emergency-continues-through-weekend-rain-could-create-problems-tr
<p><img alt="" align="right" src="/files/images/flood safety icon.jpg" _width="75" _height="75" width="193" height="179"/>The City of Taylor is continuing its <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong> through this weekend, given the predictions of rain on Saturday (January 11) followed by possible colder temperatures. </p>
<p>Residents should keep parked vehicles off of city streets and thoroughfares. Those in violation remain subject to ticketing. Given that a portion of the city is in a flood plain, the combination of heavy snows followed by rain and slightly higher temperatures could result in some type of flooding. The Department of Public Works plans to keep an eye on drains, culverts, bridges and channels in an effort to make sure that they are free of debris that might back up the storm drainage system. The reality is that rain on top of the the combined heavy snowfall already on the ground could overtax the drainage systems.</p>
<p>If you have a outside sewer drain near your home -- on the street or on your property -- attempt to keep it clear of ice, snow and any other build up.</p>
<p><strong>Here are some tips on flooding problems:<br /></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>If flooding becomes likely, listen to the radio or television for information </li>
<li>Know the difference between a flood watch and a flood warning. A watch means flooding is possible. A warning is occurring or will occur soon </li>
<li>Be prepared. Pack a bag of important items including medications so that they can be handy wherever you are </li>
<li>Move any essential items out of your basement and into upper floors </li>
<li>Turn off main switches or valves if you are told to do so </li>
<li>Disconnect electrical appliances, especially in basements</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>During a flood:<br /></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Stay out of moving water -- as little as six inches can make you fall </li>
<li>If you have to walk in the water, walk in areas were it is not moving. Use a stick to check your footing </li>
<li>Do not drive in flooded areas </li>
<li>Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>After a flood:<br /></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Listen to radio or TV reports for updated information </li>
<li>Avoid flood waters because they may carry contamination </li>
<li>Avoid moving water </li>
<li>Stay away from downed power lines and report them to the power company </li>
<li>Clean and disinfect everything that got wet</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>IN OTHER NEWS RELATED TO THE ONGOING SNOW EMERGENCY:</strong> Trash pickup in the city remains one day behind schedule. If you were scheduled for pickup on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and did not have your trash hauled away, please contact City Hall.</p>
<p>Curbside Christmas tree collection has been extended for two more weeks. If you have put your tree out and it hasn't been collected for some reason, please call City Hall.</p>
<p>Please continue to return to the City of Taylor's Website for updates and information.</p>
City of Taylorfloodingsnow emergencyFri, 10 Jan 2014 16:26:48 +0000kziomek33404 at http://www.cityoftaylor.comSNOW EMERGENCY UPDATE FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 9http://www.cityoftaylor.com/content/snow-emergency-update-thursday-january-9
<p>The City of Taylor remains in a <strong><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline">SNOW EMERGENCY</span></strong> situation today, Thursday, January 9. However, the outlook is brightening.</p>
<p>The great majority of the city streets have been plowed although the Department of Public Works' trucks are still working on pockets of the community and reworking on other areas. Most major, secondary and residential streets appear in good condition. Traffic speeds have picked up. Drivers, however, should use caution because many roads can range from clear to snowy to icy.</p>
<p>The Taylor School District remains closed.</p>
<p>All city buildings are open. The City Clerks office, closed periodically yesterday and the day before, is open. The library is open and plans to remain open the entire day. The senior center is open but the meals on wheels program is not available today.</p>
<p>Trash pick up has been completed for the Monday and Tuesday run and the haulers are working on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday portions. If your pickup day was on Monday or Tuesday and your trash has not be picked up, please alert City Hall workers at (734) 287-6550.</p>
<p>Special trash pickups have been delayed by the emergency. Mailbox replacements have been ordered based on the complaints received through Wednesday afternoon.</p>
<p>Today's weather forecast is for sunny with a high of 18 degrees. Tomorrow will be cloudly with a high of 37. Satruday is calling for a high of 41 and rain, with partly cloudy the forecast for Sunday and Monday with temperatures in the mid-30s.</p>
<p>Please return to the City of Taylor Website for future updates.</p>
City of Taylorsnow emergencyThu, 09 Jan 2014 15:05:45 +0000kziomek33398 at http://www.cityoftaylor.com